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Network18 journalist Palki Sharma speaking during an Oxford Union debate. (Screengrab)
Hours before the PM’s post, as the video of her speech started getting shared widely, Sharma herself took to X and said she was “overwhelmed” by the response
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded Network18 journalist Palki Sharma, who highlighted about a year ago India’s success story through data and anecdotes in a powerful speech in Britain that has now gone viral on social media platforms.
“You have given a wonderful glimpse of the massive transformations taking place across India, @palkisu!” PM Modi posted on X on Thursday, tagging Sharma, Managing Editor, Firstpost. Hours before the PM’s post, as the video of her speech started getting shared widely, Sharma herself took to X and said she was “overwhelmed” by the response.
Oxford Union
“My remarks at the Oxford Union almost a year ago have made their way across social media. I gave a perspective on what has changed in India, citing events & anecdotes to support my argument. I’m overwhelmed to see how it has resonated with so many of you,” she posted.
In a 10-minute video, Sharma summarised the significant changes witnessed in India over the last 10 years. In the video of the famed Oxford Union debate about a year ago, she argued in favour of the motion ‘Modi’s India is on the Right Path’. The debate was held in June-end last year in the UK.
First of all thank you for your speech at the Oxford, and standing up for all of us Indians truly it was a great speech and we loved every part of it.For those who didn’t watch it, here it ispic.twitter.com/UueehW6vYQ— Abhishek Bhardwaj (@Kalpvriksha_ggn) April 25, 2024
‘Nightingale of Indian Media’
“This video should reach every Indian. Irrespective of Caste, Color or Religion, watch this full video without bias. It’s brilliant. Bookmark. Share Widely. Feel Proud of the Developments. Definitely lots more to be done in next decade. Looking forward,” said one of the users on X. Another wrote, “Palki Sharma – The Nightingale of Indian Media. This Should Make Every Indian Proud. What an Excellent Speech, Incredible.”
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